AI-generatedHalmstad at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,830 h
- Rain a year
- 874 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Halmstad
Halmstad has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Halmstad is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:3918:10
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:15–08:31 · evening 17:17–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:15 · evening 18:33–18:48
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Halmstad in October?
In October, Halmstad is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halmstad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 31 min07:39 – 18:10
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Stockholm
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %22 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Halmstad
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.6 – 12.8 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Halmstad ranges from 2.0 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.8 and 20.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.8° | 0.6° | 4.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.0° | 0.4° | 3.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.1° | 0.8° | 4.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.7° | 5.1° | 7.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.5° | 10.4° | 12.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.6° | 14.2° | 16.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.1° | 16.3° | 19.6° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.6° | 17.8° | 20.0° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.9° | 14.7° | 17.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.8° | 10.6° | 12.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.1° | 6.8° | 9.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.8° | 3.1° | 6.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Halmstad
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.2 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Halmstad, 30 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Halmstad
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 110 min
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Halmstad: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Halmstad has about 15 rainy days with 88 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Halmstad
How breezy and how cloudy Halmstad is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Halmstad typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Sep – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Halmstad: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Halmstad
Snow is possible in Halmstad, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Halmstad.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Halmstad
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−2°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 2° | −2° | 2.8° | 1.5 h | 12 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 3° | −2° | 2.0° | 2.3 h | 11 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 6° | −1° | 3.1° | 4.7 h | 10 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 11° | 3° | 6.7° | 7.2 h | 10 | 46 |
| MayMay | 25 | 16° | 8° | 11.5° | 8.5 h | 13 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 26 | 19° | 12° | 15.6° | 8.7 h | 13 | 82 |
| JulyJul | 37 | 21° | 14° | 18.1° | 8.5 h | 15 | 102 |
| AugustAug | 31 | 20° | 14° | 18.6° | 7.3 h | 15 | 108 |
| SeptemberSep | 16 | 17° | 11° | 15.9° | 5.4 h | 12 | 75 |
| OctoberOct | 5 | 11° | 7° | 11.8° | 3.2 h | 15 | 88 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 7° | 3° | 8.1° | 1.6 h | 12 | 64 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 3° | 0° | 4.8° | 1.1 h | 13 | 72 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
56.67° N, 12.86° E · 11 m · Europe/Stockholm
Best time to visit Halmstad
The best time to visit Halmstad is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.6 °C. Rain is most frequent from May to January; the wettest month is August with 108 mm.
Halmstad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Halmstad in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–16 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Halmstad in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Halmstad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Halmstad in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Halmstad for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Halmstad
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Halmstad: score 37 against 5. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 37better |
| Day high | 11° | 21° |
| Night low | 7° | 14° |
| Sea | 11.8° | 18.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Rainfall | 88 mmbetter | 102 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Halmstad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January2° · Sea 3° · 2 h
In January, Halmstad is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 69 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halmstad.
Halmstad in January10February3° · Sea 2° · 2 h
In February, Halmstad is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 56 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halmstad.
Halmstad in February18March6° · Sea 3° · 5 h
In March, Halmstad is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halmstad.
Halmstad in March25April11° · Sea 7° · 7 h
In April, Halmstad is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halmstad.
Halmstad in April25May16° · Sea 12° · 9 h
In May, Halmstad is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halmstad.
Halmstad in May26June19° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In June, Halmstad is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halmstad.
Halmstad in June37July21° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In July, Halmstad is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halmstad.
Halmstad in July31August20° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In August, Halmstad is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 108 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halmstad.
Halmstad in August16September17° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In September, Halmstad is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halmstad.
Halmstad in September5October11° · Sea 12° · 3 h
In October, Halmstad is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halmstad.
Halmstad in October8November7° · Sea 8° · 2 h
In November, Halmstad is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halmstad.
Halmstad in November7December3° · Sea 5° · 1 h
In December, Halmstad is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 4.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 72 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halmstad.
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Halmstad vs. Helsingborg
In October the holiday weather in Halmstad and Helsingborg is about equally good (score 5 vs. 8). During the day Helsingborg is 1 °C warmer than Halmstad. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Halmstad | Helsingborg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 5 | 8 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 12° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Halmstad ranks 25 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Malmö12°12°35
- 2Lund12°32
- 3Linköping10°26
- 4Uppsala9°25
- 5Växjö10°24
- 6Gothenburg11°12°24
- 7Jönköping10°24
- 8Västerås9°24
- 25HalmstadThis page11°12°5
Planning a trip to Halmstad
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Halmstad in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Halmstad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 33) and its weakest during October half-term (score 5).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 25
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 33
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Halmstad
When is the best time to visit Halmstad?
The best time to visit Halmstad is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Halmstad?
The sea temperature in Halmstad ranges from 2.0 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Halmstad in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Halmstad?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Halmstad?
Rain is most frequent from May to January; the wettest month is August with 108 mm. The driest month is March with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Halmstad get?
Halmstad gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Halmstad in?
Halmstad uses the time zone Europe/Stockholm: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Halmstad?
A nonstop flight from London to Halmstad takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,040 km.
Which school holidays are best for Halmstad?
Halmstad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 33) and its weakest during October half-term (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 25, Summer holidays 33, October half-term 5, Christmas holidays 8.
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